There’s been a shift towards a more socially integrated workforce finds survey covering the ad industry
A new survey covering the advertising industry finds that advocates for a more inclusive workplace have gained ground in areas like career growth and

WaPo adds Shannon Najmabadi as breaking news reporter on the Business desk
Shannon Najmabadi is joining The Washington Post as a breaking news reporter on the Business desk, where, states The Post, she will cover “the

Robert Strang joins WaPo as senior sales executive
Robert Strang is joining the WP Intelligence team as senior sales executive, where he’ll oversee revenue for new membership councils and professional subscriptions

Cary Hatch to be honored at Mid-Atlantic MarCom Summit ADWKDC on Oct. 30
Cary Hatch, who recently announced her retirement from a long, illustrious career in advertising, will be recognized for her many contributions to the profession

Ad fatigue may be turning off consumers from buying products and brands
Ad fatigue negatively impacts viewers’ purchasing decisions, with 61% of participants to a survey saying they are less likely to want to buy products

Gladius Communications acquires D.C.-based Marcoux Strategies
Strategic communications consultancy Gladius Communications, based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, acquired D.C.-based defense and aerospace technology communications firm Marcoux Strategies. According

D S Simon Media names Marisa Chez its National Business Development Manager
D S Simon Media adds Marisa Chez as its National Business Development Manager. In her role, states a release, Chez will help clients achieve

WaPo’s Matea Gold and Krissah Thompson named to “35 for 35 News Industry Leaders” list
Washington Post managing editors Matea Gold, left in photo, and Krissah Thompson, right in photo, were honored at the International Women’s Media Foundation’

Attorneys general for 13 states and D.C. to file lawsuit against TikTok over allegations its “addictive” content harms teen health
Attorneys general for 13 states and the District of Columbia will be filing a general lawsuit against the social media platform TikTok over allegations

West Cary Group awarded contract with UVA
West Cary Group, based in Richmond, secured a two-year cooperative contract with the University of Virginia (UVA). Services include creative, branding, strategy, analysis,

The Hill relaunches flagship morning newsletter
The Hill, billed as the country’s “definitive source for non-partisan political news and information,” relaunched its flagship morning newsletter, Morning Report. This

Toyota submits to social media pressure, reverses crucial policy, reports The Street
In a post on the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) on September 26, conservative influencer and anti-DEI activist Robby Starbuck

Sign of the times: Network news talent may face salary cuts as a result of “rampant” media cost-cutting
Rampant cost-cutting across a media industry struggling to transition to the streaming era is coming for the sacred cows: star talent, reports the

WWPR names Aba Blankson its Woman of the Year
Washington Women in Public Relations announced that Aba Blankson, center in photo, has been named its Woman of the Year. The announcement was made

Veteran D.C.-area news anchor Adam Longo joins 7News/WJLA-TV
7News/WJLA-TV in D.C. announced that it added veteran D.C. area news anchor Adam Longo to its morning news team. Longo

